In this episode, I share about the messy and magical parts of motherhood, what it’s been like to find myself again after having my third baby, and how I’m embracing a slower reading season without guilt. We’ll talk about trusting your parenting intuition, holding both joy and challenge at the same time, and making space for your own growth in the middle of motherhood.

I thought this episode would be about homeschooling, but really, it’s about learning to trust myself, make choices that feel right for my family, and show up honestly in motherhood.

I share what led us to consider homeschooling and how it's already given me clarity — but more than that, I talk about the friendships I’ve found through my online book club and how they reminded me: real connection begins when you start believing in yourself.

Spoiler Warning:
This episode contains mild spoilers for ACOTAR, Crescent City, and Throne of Glass. There will be major spoilers for A Curse Carved in Bone by Danielle L. Jensen. Listen with care if you're not caught up!

Summary:
In this episode of Side Part, I’m reacting to the official ACOTAR 6 news—what we know so far, what it could mean for the series, and the big question: Do you need to read Crescent City before jumping in? If the Massverse reading order has you spiraling, I’ve got thoughts.

This week’s Musings of a Millennial Mom segment is all about imposter syndrome and mom guilt—two very real, very relatable parts of modern motherhood I’ve been sitting with lately.

To wrap up, I’m chatting about A Curse Carved in Bone by Danielle L. Jensen, a Norse mythology-inspired fantasy and the latest pick from my Discord Book Club. We’re talking worldbuilding, vibes, and what came up during our group discussion.

In this episode, I’m catching you up on all the things—birth stories, postpartum, and the new vision for Side Part.

✨ Trigger Warning: I share details of my traumatic birth experience from 3:58 to 9:48, so please take care while listening. ✨

Whether you’re a fellow mom, a birth story junkie, or just here for honest conversation, I’ve got you. I also share some thoughts on Silver Elite and my relationship with reading—because let’s be real, I couldn’t go an entire episode without talking about books in some capacity.

Let’s do this.

Come join us as we chat about motherhood, books, and everything in-between. Spoiler Warning: There are mild spoilers for ACOTAR, Crescent City, Fourth Wing, and Quicksilver.

Join Erin and me as we chat about Quicksilver! If you haven't read this book yet, we share a brief non-spoiler review at the beginning of the episode. We hope you feel like you're sitting in a book club with your closest friends.

Join us as we unpack Two Twisted Crowns (Book 2 in The Shepherd King Duology)! We provide a brief non-spoiler review of the entire duology in the first five minutes. Then, we dive straight into spoilers for the remainder of the episode. If you haven't read this series yet, watch our episode on One Dark Window. It will help you decide if this series is right for you!